Christmas holiday update
🎄Many services are closed over the festive period so please check before you visit. Find out more on our Christmas opening page – and have a very Merry Christmas! 🎄
Explore What's On in Newcastle for Children, Young People and Families
Discover a wide range of activities and events happening across Newcastle — from one-off workshops to regular weekly sessions. Click on any event to find out more details and how to book your place.
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A friendly group for carers of young children. There is music, things to get young ones moving and often a healthy snack.
A culturally diverse group which meets every week to help families from across the world create a support network in their local community
A friendly group for carers of young children. There is music, things to get young ones moving and often a healthy snack.
Our group is welcoming, friendly women only group with an Islamic flavour. We have wide range of toys and craft activities suitable for all children. Story time and health snack is provided.
Come and hear your favourite books brought to life through an engaging read-along for preschool-age kids
Drop-in to get support with things like; baby lead play, bonding and attachment.
Engage your child's senses in this fun session. This session in for babies from birth to 12 months.
A relaxed and friendly group. A great way to meet other mums and get handy tips and information.
Bring your child along for lots of fun activities. Things like; painting, playdough and pasta play!
A welcoming and friendly group for parents, carers and their babies.
A play and exploration session for under 5s and their grown ups
Drop in and enjoy stories in a relaxed atmosphere. Explore what the library has to offer and make friends.
Drop in and enjoy stories in a relaxed atmosphere. Explore what the library has to offer and make friends.
A friendly group for carers of young children. There is music, things to get young ones moving and often a healthy snack.
A friendly group for carers of young children. There is music, things to get young ones moving and often a healthy snack.
Drop in and enjoy stories in a relaxed atmosphere. Explore what the library has to offer and make friends.
A fun filled session with music, singing and dancing.
Drop in and enjoy stories in a relaxed atmosphere. Explore what the library has to offer and make friends.
Calling all men and male carers, come and join us for a fun filled session with the little ones you look after.
A relaxed session for babies who haven't learnt to crawl yet.
For pre- walking babies who are finding their own unique ways to move around.
Little ones are invited to cosy up while surrounded by cushions, blankets, books and sensory items.
Come along and swap books and toys with your friends
Are you a creative builder? Come along with a parent or carer and join our free Lego Clubs.
A space for children to make friends, have fun and learn about the world. Children under 8 must be signed in.
Come along and swap books and toys with your friends
Come and join us in our creative writing club for ages 6 - 11 years
Would you like to learn how to make your own computers games? At Code Club you can!
A space for children to make friends, have fun and learn about the world. Children under 8 must be signed in.
4 different sessions to attend each week.
This fun and social youth group is for young disabled adults aged 18 and over.
A safe space for young people aged between 11-16 years to come and socialise and learn about the world around them.
Jesmond Dene parkrun is a fun, free event organised by volunteers for the benefit of everyone.'
New ballet classes for children to encourage imagination, confidence, and movement.
Our group is focused on providing sessions for German speaking families.
Free day visits for young people aged 11-16 from Newcastle and nearby areas
Join us for a fun, hands-on adventure at Ouseburn Farm! Each week, small groups of young people will spend a day discovering life on our working city farm - meeting the animals, getting stuck into gardening, and exploring the outdoors.
You’ll get the chance to:
Join us for family activities for children 0-8
New ballet classes for children to encourage imagination, confidence, and movement.
Drop in and enjoy stories in a relaxed atmosphere. Explore what the library has to offer and make friends.
Are you a creative builder? Come along with a parent or carer and join our free Lego Clubs.
Read, play, craft and make friends at our new Game Changers social clubs for 7-11 year olds!
Read, play, craft and make friends at our new Game Changers social clubs for 7-11 year olds!
Are you a creative builder? Come along with a parent or carer and join our free Lego Clubs.
Read, play, craft and make friends at our new Game Changers social clubs for 7-11 year olds!
Are you a creative builder? Come along with a parent or carer and join our free Lego Clubs.
Are you a creative builder? Come along with a parent or carer and join our free Lego Clubs.
Are you a creative builder? Come along with a parent or carer and join our free Lego Clubs.
Are you a creative builder? Come along with a parent or carer and join our free Lego Clubs.
Drop in and enjoy stories in a relaxed atmosphere. Explore what the library has to offer and make friends.
Read, play, craft and make friends at our new Game Changers social clubs for 7-11 year olds!